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How does H5N1 affect animals and maybe humans? Let’s see some current stats and talk about what’s coming. sources: https://www.euronews.com/health/2025/05/26/is-europe-doing-enough-to-prepare-for-bird-flu-risks https://www.cdc.gov/bird-flu/situation-summary/index.html https://www.cdc.gov/bird-flu/situation-summary/data-map-commercial.html

Real talk about sex workers. What did change and how does it work nowadays? A money driven industry is growing from day to day. sources: Disparities in the Cost of Living Adjusted Earnings of Female Sex Workers in India, Thailand, and the USA…: https://doi.org/10.1177/21501319221101 OnlyFans and the Platformization of Sex work: https://hdl.handle.net/2434/1076952 Selling Sexual Content on OnlyFans...

We talk about why the conflict between India and Pakistan enfolded and still continuous since decades. What is coming next, especially the new clashes between those south Asian countries and who else got involved? sources: India-Pakistan truce appears to hold despite accusations of violations: https://edition.cnn.com/world/live-news/india-pakistan-operation-sindoor-05-10-25 The Origins Of War In S...

Why there are blackouts and what does this mean for us? sources: https://edition.cnn.com/2025/05/02/travel/bali-indonesia-power-outage-intl https://www.theguardian.com/business/2025/may/02/blackouts-energy-outage-risks-europe-worldwide-spain-portugal-france

Pope Francis died, but what does this mean in our world? We talk about the new candidates and what to expect with a new pope. Will we see a more diverse replacement? Source: BBC Saints and Sinners: A History of the Popes; Fourth Edition

In an ongoing debate "What is a woman": The UK supreme court defines the definition of women and exclude trans woman in equality law. Sources: UK Supreme Court says legal definition of ‘woman’ excludes trans women, in landmark ruling: https://edition.cnn.com/2025/04/16/uk/uk-supreme-court-ruling-definition-woman-intl/index.html

Bone cancer, a rare but serious diagnosis which still needs more attention. New treatments are promising, while their studies seem to face funding challenges. Phase 1/2 study of elraglusib...: ⁠https://doi.org/10.1200/JCO.2022.40.16_suppl.e22015⁠ Harnessing subcellular-resolved organ distribution...: ⁠https://doi.org/10.1039/D1NR00146A⁠ Bone Cancer: Diagnosis and Treatment Principles: ⁠https:// ww...

This podcast delves into the complexities of breast cancer screening, examining the findings of major studies like the Canadian National Breast Screening Study and a review of European mammographic screening programmes . We explore the effectiveness of mammography, the potential for overdiagnosis and what the evidence suggests for women considering breast cancer screening. Sources: Twenty five yea...

In essence, the sources collectively offer perspectives on the philosophical foundations of democracy , a specific focus on European Union politics , a wider view of international democratic systems , and an analysis of the influence of news on democracy , all serving as relevant reference points. Sources: Dewey’s Vision in Democracy and Education: https://doi.org/10.7312/dewe21010-003 Measuring t...

This podcast episode provides a concise look at the complex relationship between social media, mental health, and interpersonal connections , drawing on research. It highlights that while social media can offer benefits like enhanced connection and support , it also carries risks. Studies show that excessive social media use can be linked to lower well-being, stress, and feelings of comparison and...

This podcast episode delves into the multifaceted world of Artificial Intelligence and Robotics . We'll explore the cutting-edge applications of Machine Learning and AI in Education , examining recent research and their impact on learning across different levels. We'll then broaden our scope to discuss the wider societal implications of AI and robotics , including their effects on employme...